Justin Tuck, a lifelong Giant and team captain, will sign a contract to play with the Oakland Raiders, according to a source familiar with the deal. The person requested anonymity in order to speak freely on the matter.

The two-year deal, which was first reported by ESPN, is worth $11 million. The Giants declined to match the offer.

The 30-year-old defensive end is coming off an 11-sack season in New York, one of his best and leaves a gigantic hole along the Giants defensive front.

Tuck was a centerpiece in an aggressive offseason strategy by the deep-pocketed Oakland Raiders, who are desperate for a winning season and short on time. Finally healthy, Tuck will be able to provide that option.

In the end, Tuck and the Giants did not meet on money. The team discussed the parameters of a deal at the scouting combine that ended up being one of a few failed attempts to bring back the former third-round pick at a price below the one offered in Oakland.

Toward the end of the season, Tuck professed his desire to stay in New Jersey after he hit free agency.